Volvo 240 and Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Astra crash on the B5214 in Trafford - 27 Mar 1997
Accident reference 199706M160097
Accident summary
On Thursday 27 March 1997 at 18:10 a slight collision occurred near B5214, Trafford involving 3 vehicles (volvo 240, ford sierra, vauxhall astra) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Urban
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199706M160097 |
| Police Reference | 06M160097 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | B5214 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 112 |
| Highway Authority | E08000009 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLVO 240 |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1986cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD SIERRA |
| Vehicle Age | 13 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1993cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1700cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
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Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.